Stereo headset

Gaming accessory maker Mad Catz is at it again, and this time it has a trio of headsets designed with the Xbox One specifically in mind. While these headsets don't look as stealthy as their names would otherwise suggest, each, according to Mad Catz, has been designed to bring out the best audio experience for your gaming needs.

If you're the type that wants optimal sound while gaming then Skullcandy has a few new stylish headphones you might want to take a peek at. While we've seen some crazy designs from them in the past these three new gaming headsets look rather impressive. They've quietly unveiled the SLYR, PLYR 1, and PLYR 2 headsets.

Logitech today unveiled the first set of earbuds qualified as Optimized for Microsoft Lync, which is a clear indicator that the product means business. Indeed, the Logitech BH320 USB Stereo Earbuds are designed specifically for the business user, providing subtle style and a full set of in-line controls for those requiring a comfortable headset for voice or video calls on their PCs.

MadCatz has begun shipping the Trigger stereo gaming headset that will delight budget-minded gamers. At only $50, the Trigger features much of the same high-quality professional audio gamers expect from pricier models. The Trigger is the second of four co-branded Tritton and Xbox 360 headsets the company plans to release and was first announced back in June at E3 2011.

Logitech launched two new wireless accessories designed to enhance the entertainment experience of the iPad, although both would work just as well for the iPhone and iPod touch. The first is the Logitech Wireless Headset that features a sleek over-the-ear design with a microphone and the second is the Logitech Wireless Boombox for blasting music from your iOS device.

Jabra is well known for their Bluetooth headsets and today they announced two new additions that target active lifestyles. The Jabra SPORT and Jabra SPORT-Corded both take on a behind-the-air form factor with various sized ear gels for the utmost comfort and fit. They also boast military-grade rain, dust, and shock protection.

While we were impressed with the S3 Compact Bluetooth speakerphone, it was the over-the-ear headphones that got all of our attention pretty quickly. We managed to get some time with the headphones, testing them against the noise of the entire showroom floor at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and we walked away both surprised, and pleased.

In the world of earphones, there are some obvious tiers: the bundled earbuds that came with your PMP or cellphone and should probably be dumped straight away; their mainstream replacements; off-the-shelf in-ear monitors (IEMs); and then custom-molded IEMs. There's also a less publicized hierarchy, of the audio craftsmen behind the IEMs themselves. Ask an audiophile their opinion of Jerry Harvey, and you can probably expect an hour or two of hero-worship; having tested out the new JHAudio JH16 Pro custom IEMs, we now know why. Check out the full review after the cut.

There are gobs of companies making hardware and peripherals for console gamers. A new firm has stepped into the market called Rude Gameware and has announced a new wireless headset for the Xbox 360 gamer called the Primal Xbox 360 Headset.